frequent breaking of blood vessels in fingers

[hullabalou]

I've read a number of queries about frequent breaking of blood vessels in the fingers and hands but I'm wondering if any one has gotten any information about what might cause this annoying occurance. My concern is actually more about this being a symptom of a weakness in the vessels that could also break spontaniously in other parts of the body(the brain being at the top of the worry list). Thanks.

[caregiver222]

The answer is yes, and your concern is well founded. Take special care not to engage in sports or activities that may involve head trauma such as bicyclinhg or rock climbing. The lack of an ability to repair and tear is ocasionally due to insulin utilization problems. High blood sugar levels in particuliar. I am not sure what the mechanism of action is, but it is present in some diabetics. I would get an insulin clamp test.  A small amount of DHEA (a repair hormone) may help, but be very cautious. This is a powerful male hormone. Try daily regular exposure to sunlight. The weather is getting better. Sunlight induces production of various substances in the skin, including substances that enhance skin repair. I wonder if you have had this problem forever or is it of recent onset? There may be a genetic issue involved. Take a quality multi vitamin every day. Sometimes vitamin deficiency may cause thius. The problem is often complex because people may get the vitamins, but have a disorder that prevents them from utilizing them. I would take a vitamin K supplement and see if this helps. Lack of vitamin K could be the problem. I assume you have had a PTT clotting test. Inappropriate intake of some vitamins (particuliarly E) can cause this problem.

[caregiver222]

I assume you have normal blood pressure at the time this happens. Get an electronic cuff and measure your blood pressure to rule that out as a contributing cauee.

[hullabalou]

Thank you for getting back to me. I am going look into all of the things you mentioned. It is of fairly recent onset and I haven't paid too much attention to it until it happened twice this past week. Haven't tested for sugar in a few months(my mother is diabetic) so I will do that and although blood pressure is normally fine, that's an easy one too. I do take a multi but Vitamin K...never thought of it. I appreciate your time and all of your good advice.

[jag01]

I too, suffer from vessels that are breaking in my fingers the past few years.  I don't know what causes it, but have had low blood pressure and not diabetic so the Dr. says.  Is there anything more that can be done or take to stop this reoccurring incident?  I did notice that it happens at work mostly when pushing an aluminum cart and my key yesterday just grazed the joint of middle finger.  It swelled then turned blue.
Thanks.